Year 3

Important Dates

• Monday 17th November -Numeracy Week dress Up Day
• Tuesday 25th November - Grandparents Morning Tea
• Tuesday 16th December - Transition Day
• Wednesday 17th December - Class Party Day
• Friday 19th December - End of Term 4

In The Classroom

Literacy

We have looked at identifying facts and opinions in the texts that we read. Forming our own opinion of a text and using facts to justify our point of views are also important skills that assist us in understanding the books we read. 

Writing 

Our writing pieces are coming together great! We have focused on creating a strong and engaging beginning, followed by the use of transition words in subsequent paragraphs to link it all together and finally, finishing with a complete ending to ensure that the reader is has a sense of resolution! See some of our writing samples below! 

Maths

This week we have been revising multiplication and division strategies, particularly the reverse area model. We applied our problem solving skills to determine the important information in worded problems and solved it using the reverse area model and checked our answers with other known strategies. 

We also completed our little unit on perimeter by measuring the outside of our school! Can you guess the perimeter of our school? 

Edendale Community Farm Excursion

What a very interesting day at the Edendale Community Farm! We started off with very average weather but it turned out to be a great day full of learning! See the photos below for some of our activities from the day! 

What we are Learning about (Week 7 & 8)

Literacy - Opinions vs Facts & synonyms and antonyms 

Writing - Writing and producing our own stories on Canva

Maths - Revising vertical addition / subtraction & area

Lest We Forget

VERMONT VIEWS SCHOOL MAGAZINE

The Vermont Views magazine is now available for purchase for $15. This is a great keepsake of 'the year that was' and a fun way to track your child's journey through their school years. The magazine has every 2025 class included, special items from the specialist subjects, and a reflection from the student leaders and the Principals. 

Orders can now be placed through the Compass Parent Portal, under the Shop Menu. To access the Shop Menu from the app, click the ‘More’ button at bottom right of screen. Then click on the 'Shop' tile.  

If you would like to purchase a copy, you will need to order before midday on Friday 5th December 2025.  Magazines will be sent home with your student in the final week of term.

FOOD FOR FAMILIES FUNDRAISER

We’re excited to announce that our school will be supporting the Food for Families fundraiser this year!

From Monday 17th November until Wednesday 3rd December, we’ll be collecting non-perishable food items to donate to families in need during the Christmas season.

There will be three collection points around the school — at the Office, Library, and Learning Centre. On the night of our Christmas Market and Carols, families are also welcome to bring donations to the collection point at the event.

This initiative is proudly put together by our Student Council Representatives, who will be helping collect and repack donations ready to send to families who need a little extra support this Christmas. Even a single item can make a big difference to someone’s holiday season!

Unfortunately, we will be unable to accept:

• Perishable items (e.g., fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy). 
• Expired or opened products. 
• Alcohol or energy drinks. 
• Homemade meals. 
• Damaged or unsealed packaging.

Thank you for helping us spread kindness and generosity throughout our community this Christmas!